Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple and Google have announced that future versions of the iOS and Android operating systems will include the companies' COVID-19 notification system that previously required users to install an app. The new software will be included in iOS 13.7, which is due to arrive any minute now.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,764,670) for a “system having device-mount audio mode” for its rumored “Apple Glasses.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,760,922) for “augmented reality maps” on an iPhone. The idea is to take advantage of a portable electronic device's imaging and display capabilities and combine a video feed with data describing objects in the video.</p>

<p class="">WaterField Designs has introduced the <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/field-sling-or-backpack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Field Sling and Field Backpack</a>. Designed to carry essentials on errands or creative explorations, these multi-compartment daypacks include a built-in, padded sleeve for a 13-inch MacBook Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro.</p>

<p class="">The rumor mill is abuzz again today, folks. Here’s what being speculated about, and the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thoughts on their likelihood of happening.<br></p>

<p class="">According to the latest market share survey from <a href="https://netmarketshare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare,</a> the market share for both Apple’s macOS and iOS were down slightly last month.</p>

<p class="">Apple will hold event in the last half of October and unveil the iPhone 12 models, Apple Watch Series 6, and long-rumored AirTags, reports the Japanese site <a href="http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-40223.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mac Otakara</a> (as noted by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumor</a>s).</p>

<p class="">It will be “magical” to use Tim Cook’s favorite adjective: “Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special” — an exclusive holiday event from multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award-winning artist Mariah Carey — will debut globally on Apple TV+ this holiday season.</p>

<p class="">The market for wearable devices grew 14.1% during the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20), thanks to strong demand for hearables and continued interest in tracking health metrics during these dire times, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (<a href="https://www.idc.com/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">IDC</span></a>) <a href="https://www.idc.com/tracker/showproductinfo.jsp?prod_id=962"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker</span></a>. And, again, Apple dominated the market.</p>

<p class="">Security researchers say they’ve found the first Mac malware inadvertently notarized by Apple, reports <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/31/apple-notarized-mac-malware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TechCrunch</a>.</p>

<p class="">The rumor mill is buzzing like crazy today. Here’s what’s being speculated about and the chances the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) think that they’re true.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s rumored “Apple Glasses” — an augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) head-mounted display — may be able to “render objects to match camera noise,” according to a new patent filing (number 202000273212).</p>

<p class="">As my <em>Apple World Today</em> compadre, Steve, has said before, quality handcrafting and beautiful materials are always the hallmark of Pad & Quill’s Apple gear. The company’s two new US-made magnetic cases for iPad Pro are no exception.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s HomePod is relatively durable. However, since, at US$299 it isn’t inexpensive, you should take steps to take care of it. Here are some support and safety tips.</p>

<p class="">Apple wants you to be able to easily take photos with an iPhone mounted on a vehicle dashboard, per a newly granted patent (number 10,757,373) for a “method and system for providing at least one image captured by a scene camera of a vehicle.” Of course, it could also involve an automobile with a built-in camera for those who like the “Apple Car” rumors.</p>